Our Arts

“The mountain does not laugh at the river because it is lowly, nor does the river speak ill of the mountain because it cannot move. Each art has its own strong points and philosophy.” – Koichi Tohei Sensei

Students at Northwest Martial Arts begin by focusing on one or two traditions to advance in rank. As they progress, by working with those training in the other styles, they achieve a deeper understanding of their chosen art. In our experience, this process of sharpening iron with iron leads to greater proficiency and confidence.

SHIN SHIN TOITSU AIKIDO

OKINAWAN KARATE

DANZAN-RYU JUJUTSU

GOSHIN-RYU AIKIJUTSU

WEAPONS – MODERN AND TRADITIONAL

In addition to the open-hand arts listed above, NWMA offers training in the use of the Japanese sword and its modern equivalents – pistol and rifle. We offer this weapons training in periodic seminars, some open to the public and some by invitation-only.